Wallpaper for the bedroom: 50 photos of interiors, modern ideas

In a bedroom conducive to relaxation and good sleep, properly selected wall coverings are no less important than a high-quality orthopedic mattress. In this material we explain how to choose wallpaper for the bedroom and share inspiring photos.

Photo: de Gournay

Which material to choose?

The bedroom is least susceptible to household pollution, such as household stains on the walls or traces of children's creativity, so the choice is wide. Let's look at the most common options.

Paper and non-woven

They are considered “breathable” and hypoallergenic, although there is an opinion that such wallpaper is unreliable and can tear during pasting. In fact, both paper and non-woven options are durable, wear-resistant and resistant to sunlight, although not to the same extent as vinyl, but provided that they are produced by European or American factories in the middle and premium segments.

Design: Ksenia Duravina

2. Vinyl

An artificial material made of polyvinyl chloride is applied to a paper or non-woven base. The word “artificial” should not confuse you: good quality vinyl also “breathes”, does not emit anything toxic and is completely safe.

The most realistic photo panels and 3D wallpapers are almost always vinyl. Plus, such wallpapers are capable of reliably simulating:

texture of any fabrics
metal and stone surfaces
brick wall
leaf impressions
animal skins
brush strokes
cracked paint

As for the base substrate, it does not affect the performance of the coating in any way. The only difference between paper and non-woven bases is that in the first case the craftsman will need to coat both the wall and the wallpaper with glue, and in the second - only the wall.

Design: Zoffany

3. Textile

Acrylic, cotton, polyester or mixed threads, solid fabric (often jacquards) or fringe are glued onto a paper or non-woven base. This wallpaper looks like real fabric and is very pleasant to the touch. True, they are difficult to care for: they cannot be wet (at all), you can only vacuum them or gently shake off the dust with a dry cloth.

Design: Marburg

With the addition of natural materials

The most spectacular and exotic - with bamboo leaves, fibers of vines and jute, reed and sisal, covered with mica, cork or raw stone. Important: there is a high probability that after pasting the seams on the wall will be clearly visible. Do not rush to scold the master: perhaps this is a technological feature of the material.

Design: Texam

How to choose eco-friendly wallpaper?

We advise you to approach this issue thoroughly: toxic, poor quality wallpaper in the bedroom means harmful fumes, unpleasant odors, poor sleep and headaches. Do not believe the unfounded statements from the series “vinyl wallpaper is not environmentally friendly, not like paper”; better look at the icons on the labels of the rolls.

Design: Zoffany

Any wallpaper is safe and non-toxic if it contains:

CE marking. This means that the materials comply with European directives on the quality of construction products;
FSC® marking. An indicator that only paper and non-woven fabric were used in production, which were certified by the international Forest Stewardship Council;
Gütegemeinschaft Tapete eV mark This marks German wallpaper that meets health and environmental standards.

Design: Morris & Co

When the bedroom is small

And now about the small dimensions and the rules that will help you avoid common mistakes in wall design. First, let's look at the techniques you should use:

plain wallpaper;
infrequent small prints;
light shades;
textured surfaces;
shiny wallpaper combined with good lighting;
diagonal pattern;
contrasting colors that distract attention.

Prohibited use:

massive prints;
a large number of patterns all over the wall;
dark shades of wallpaper;
narrow lines.

About soundproofing wallpaper

You shouldn’t rely on wallpaper to decorate a quiet bedroom; it’s better to provide sound insulation for the walls, floor and ceiling, install multi-chamber windows, and lay carpet.

At the same time, you can make the bedroom a little quieter:

thick vinyl or textile wallpaper;
wallpaper coated with flock, faux suede or velor;
tufting wallpaper. They are made on the basis of dense fabric and artificial pile. They cope well with noise in modern offices and other public spaces, but there are drawbacks - they are an artificial material that accumulates dust and static electricity.

Design: Pavel Burmakin

Styles

The choice of style is a primary task; it is important to arrange the elements into a coherent composition. Classical laconicism and solutions in the spirit of Art Nouveau are appropriate here.

Classic style wallpaper

Wall coverings in a classic style are ideal for a small bedroom. It is recommended to use gray, muted brown or pale pink as the dominant color. You can complement the main color with golden, silver patterns and black gloss.

For classic interiors, it is recommended to choose high-quality, expensive wallpaper. These can be images of volumetric columns; the presence of gilded elements is allowed. The main thing is not to overdo it with quantity.

Wallpaper in a modern style

Modern style will never lose its relevance. It is characterized by simple furnishings, lack of frills and laconic forms. Wall decoration should be moderate, the color palette harmonious and discreet.

For a modern style, wallpapers of subdued and soft colors are most suitable. These can be photo wallpapers with abstract designs or city panoramas. It is acceptable to use coatings with geometric patterns that imitate natural materials.

A competent choice and combination of wallpaper in a small bedroom will make it possible to expand the available space and make the interior harmonious.

What prints, patterns and textures are trending?

To radically change or simply refresh your bedroom walls, you don’t have to focus only on the latest items from fashionable European exhibitions. It is enough to study current trends and trends over the past one or two years and choose an option to your liking. This post contains several modern wallpaper ideas for the bedroom, photos are attached.

Textiles and its imitation

“Winter” textures like matting, suede, any wicker or knitted textures are a win-win option for the bedroom. However, such prints will make any room more comfortable.

Design: Zhenya Zhdanova

Complex geometry

Moreover, it is complex, multi-component or combining two shades or more. Example: wallpaper for a bedroom (photo below) can be easily combined with textiles, duplicating the colors in curtains, pillows, and bedspreads.

Design: Tatyana Arkhipova

Multicolor

A long-term trend is background coverings that include several colors intertwined with each other, and not only close in tone like lilac and blue, but also complex, rich shades. Look for such options from French wallpaper factories. In general, the French are masters of intricate, almost intuitive combinations, apparently it’s in their blood.

Design: Kirill Ustinov and Petr Lukyanov

Watercolors and gradient

This beautiful trend has not lost ground for several seasons, and upholsterers turn to it every now and then, reinterpreting it in new and new collections, and each time in a different way. Sticky, blurry colors, smoothly flowing from one shade to another - why not an idea for wallpaper for the bedroom?

Design: Vae-Design-Group

Design: Missoni home

Floristics

Here - any plants, flowers, “immortal” tropics. Today, this wallpaper trend has divided into two main directions: floristry in monochrome colors, such as brown, beige or gray, and, on the contrary, the most realistic images of flowers, green branches and leaves, and sometimes also insects and birds.

Project author: Victoria Lazareva

Metallic wallpaper

The shine of metal in the interior is a trend that is gaining popularity both in the West and in Russia.

Design: Farrow & Ball

3D images

Add a three-dimensional panel with an illusion pattern to the wall - and no decor is needed.

Photo wallpaper and photo panels

The trend is floral and plant motifs, macro photography and something unexpected, for example, stylized sea waves.

Design: Ellie Cashman

Fashion wallpaper

When catwalk fashion brands take on wallpaper design, it is always beautiful and in demand. Look for calm “bedroom” options at Fendi, Armani Casa, Missoni home, Ralf Lauren home.

Design: Armani Casa

How to combine different designs?

In order not to worry during the selection whether the textures and shades will “make friends”, choose combinations from the same collection. Here are some win-win combinations:

Accent wall + monochromatic companion + neutral furniture. Usually the accent is the wall at the head, less often the wall opposite.

Photo: de Gournay

Catchy wallpaper + neutral furniture.

Design: Anna Vorobyova

Neutral wallpaper + accent furniture. Another option: choose neutral furniture and wallpaper, and bright textiles and decor.

Design: Lyudmila Uzikova

What coatings can wallpaper be combined with?

If you want creativity and more complex mixes, try combining wallpaper with paint, plaster or wall panels. To avoid seeing the junction of materials, delimit them with moldings where necessary, or paste and paint different walls.

Combining wallpaper of different types, for example, non-woven and vinyl, is a controversial technique. It’s better not to do this yourself and trust the designer.

Pay attention to the tendency to wallpaper the ceiling or a small part of it, as well as screens, fragments of bedside tables, and lampshades.

Photo: Patrick Cline

Combining wallpaper

All the walls of the bedroom can be covered with wallpaper alone, or you can combine two types , making the room a little more interesting. The rules for combining different wallpapers are simple. So, if the ornament is different, then the wallpaper should be made in the same color. Most often they combine plain canvases and wallpaper with a pattern. You can take a different route and choose two types of wallpaper in different colors, but with the same pattern.

Now the question arises about how to combine different types of wallpaper . This can be done in different ways:

vertical placement. The bed area is often distinguished in this way: the width of the different strip of wallpaper exactly corresponds to the width of the bed. Such a strip can reach the ceiling, or it can go onto it, or it can even go onto the opposite wall. You can generally glue one strip of one wallpaper, one strip of another, and so alternate;
horizontal placement provides enormous scope for imagination. As a rule, the lower part is wallpaper of a more saturated color or with an active pattern, and the upper part is more restrained and calm;
inserts. Using wallpaper you can create interesting interior solutions. So, finishing with wallpaper of a different color or with a different pattern can help highlight some area in the bedroom (work desk, dressing table), if necessary. You can create such an insert of a square, rectangular or oval shape on any of the walls, and frame it in a baguette - you get an unusual decoration for the room.

In addition, with other wallpaper you can highlight an entire wall, placing emphasis on it. The wall behind the head of the bed is often finished in this way.